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Banishead Quarry Waterfall

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Banishead Quarry Waterfall

Recommended by 93 hikers out of 95

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Lake District National Park

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    1. Old Man of Coniston Summit – Coniston Old Man Summit loop from Coniston

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    September 10, 2024

    Banishead Quarry is a rarely publicised beauty spot in the Lake District that is hidden away on the eastern flanks of the Old Man of Coniston. It is a super beautiful location and even has its own waterfall and an 80 foot (24 m) at that. It is a very popular wild swimming spot in the summer months.

    The waterfall was apparently born out of mischief when three local boys had a flash of inspiration to play ‘Let's divert the river with rocks’ back in the 1950’s. Their efforts obviously worked!

    If you do stop here, be aware of the dangers of wild swimming and jumping from high ledges at an unknown location.

      August 19, 2024

      Bannishead Quarry and tarn is a real hidden gem. You don’t see it until you are right next to it and most of the tourists heading up Coniston Old Man don’t come this way so you are likely to have it to yourself.
      A beautiful quarry lake made more spectacular by the waterfall.

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        Elevation 300 m

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        Location: Torver, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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